How to pronounce singsong
Say it like SING-sawng. Singsong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce singsong. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SING
- sawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singsong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sawngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of singsong
American and British speakers say singsong in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋsɔŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋsɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-song.
What does singsong mean?
- A piece of verse with a simple, songlike rhythm.
- An informal gathering at which songs are sung; a singing session.“We gathered round the campfire for a little singsong.”
- Low-quality singing or poetry.
- Of or relating to a piece of singsong; simple and melodic, varying in pitch.
- To utter in a singsong voice.
Where does singsong come from?
From sing + song.
Questions about saying singsong
How do you pronounce singsong?
Say SING-sawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋsɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋsɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singsong?
Singsong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · sawng.
Do Americans and Brits say singsong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋsɔŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋsɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.